Singing Meridian Study Theoretical and Practical Study for Applying Meridian Theory into Singing Pronunciation

The author created singing meridian theory system and practice method for the purpose of tapping singing control system potential of human body to the greatest extent, developing controlling function of meridian system in all-round way, integrating blood circulating improvement function with singing organic function through acupoint stimulation, and improving singing voicing and disease prevention capabilities, The thesis argued that both singing motion method and disease rehabilitation treatment are final results of organ interactions of meridian system. Argument Methods： The author applies meridian theory and acupoint stimulation method into singing teaching research. Adopting experiment of stimulating acupoint with fixed acupoint, position, nature and quantity while making singing pronunciation, the author studies acupoints of Yifeng, Yintang and Zhongfu, etc. to identify singing pronunciation changes under acupoint stimulation. The method pioneers experiment research of singing controlled by meridian system, proposes singing meridian control system theory and expands singing meridian controlling function of heal care and rehabilitation treatment. Through strengthening of organic connections between different systems such as body, meridians and other functional organs of the body, singing meridian control system constitute meridian theory and training mechanism combing ＂breath, blood, sound＂, and aims to fully taps the potential of singing, avoids normal problems, shortens learning cycle and improves the efficiency of the singing and treatment. In order to popularize and learn singing and health care knowledge through acupoint stimulation, a new systematic and scientific way of learning and practice is provided to widen the application field of singing meridian theory.

New Exploration on Theory of Meridian

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A randomized controlled trail on the treatment of knee osteoarthritis with acupotomy therapy based on the meridian sinew theory

Objective: To compare the clinical efficacy differences of acupotomy therapy guided by the meridian sinew theory and acupotomy therapy guided by the anatomy theory of western medicine in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis.Methods: Sixty-three patients were randomly divided into the acupotomy group of the meridian sinew theory(Group A, n = 32) and the acupotomy group of the anatomy theory(Group B. n = 31). For Group A, with positive reaction points such as the tenderness points of three yang meridians and three yin meridians of the foot, and funicular nodules as the points of needle insertion, the needle-knife, after disinfection and anesthesia, gives priority to longitudinal dissection after insertion, and then carries out subcutaneous sweeping maniplation. For Group B, with 8 points for needle insertion, including the origins and terminations of the medial and lateral collateral ligaments, the origins and terminations of the patellar ligament, the terminations of the quadriceps femoris tendon, and pes anserinus bursa point, the treatment was performed in strict accordance with the four-step procedures of acupotomy(positioning,orientating, pressurizing to separate, and puncturing) after disinfection and anesthesia. The treatment was conducted once a week and three times in total. Statistical analysis was conducted with the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities(WOMAC) Osteoarthritis Index and Visual Analogue Scale(VAS)for overall pain before treatment and at week 2 and 4 during treatment, and the adverse reactions of patients were observed and recorded to evaluate the curative effect.Results: During the treatment period, the overall response rates(ORRs, that is markedly effective + effective) were compared between the two groups. The ORR of Group A was 90.63% and that of Group B was 87.09%. There was no statistical significant difference between the two groups(P>0.05).After treatment, the WOMAC function score of Group A was significantly lower than that before treatment(17.28 ±10.22 vs 32.75 ± 14.88, P <0.001), and that of Group B was lower than that before treatment(24.87 ±16.48 vs 30.90 ±16.64, P< 0.05). there was a statistical significant difference between the two groups(P<0.05). As for the comparison of VAS pain scores, in Group A, there was statistical significant difference(4.48 ± 1.60 vs 5.05 ± 1.60. P< 0.05) between at Week 2 and before treatment, and statistically significant difference(1.88 ± 1.03 vs 5.05 ± 1.60, P<0.001) between at Week 4 and before treatment.In Group B, there was no significant difference(P>0.05) between at Week 2 and before treatment, and there was statistically significant difference(3.31 ± 1.56 vs 4.77 ± 1.68, P<0.001) between at Week 4 and before treatment. The VAS pain score of Group A was significantly lower than that of Group B(P< 0.001),and 2 cases of mild adverse reactions occurred in Group A and 3 in Group B.Conclusion: Both acupotomy therapies guided by the meridian sinew theory and by the anatomy theory of Western medicine have good curative effect on knee osteoarthritis, but acupotomy guided by the meridian sinew theory has more superiorities in operability, safety and effectiveness, which is easy to be generalized in grass-roots and community hospitals.

Effect of 43 cases of temporomandibular joint dysfunction treated with thumb-tack needle based on the meridian cutaneous region theory

Objective： To observe the clinical efficacy of thumb-tack needle on temporomandibular joint dysfunction（TMD）.Methods： A total of 43 outpatients of TMD were treated with thumb-tack needle. After the skin routine sterilization, the intradermal needles, 0.2 mm x 1.5 mm（the SEIRIN-thumb-tack needle） were embedded subcutaneously at Zúlinqì（足临泣GB 41）, Zhōngzhǔ（中渚 TE 3） and Xiàguān（下关 ST 7） on the affected side. The acupoints were pressed and kneaded gently to induce mild soreness and distention.When pressing and kneading GB 41 and TE 3, the patients were required to open and close the mouth in small amplitude to achieve the effects of kinetic acupuncture. The treatment was given twice a week.The needles were retained for 24 h. A total of 6 treatments were required.Results： A total of 22 cases were cured, accounting for 51.16%, 15 cases effective remarkably, accounting for 34.88% and 6 cases failed, accounting for 13.95%. The total effective rate was 86.05%.Conclusion： The thumb-tack needle is significantly effective on TMD.

The meridian distribution on the lacquer figure unearthed in the Han dynasty tomb in Chengdu Laoguan mountain

In 2012,a lacquer figure was unearthed from the Han dynasty tomb(188 BC-87 BC) at Chengdu Laoguanshan.The lines intaglioed on the Laoguan mountain lacquer figure were similar to the meridians.Objective:To investigate the relationship between the lines on this Laoguanshan lacquer figure and the regular meridians so as to explore the development of meridian system in ancient China.Methods:Based on collecting the photos of the Laoguan mountain lacquer figure and the representative acupuncture classics,the double evidence method(combining the unearthed relics/literature and extant literature) was performed to investigate the relationship between the lines on this Laoguanshan lacquer figure and the regular meridians.Furthermore,the development of regular meridians theory was analyzed from the number,distribution,direction and branches.Results:The routes of the 28 longitudinal white lines on the Laoguan mountain lacquer figure are similar to the regular meridians in the ancient literature including Huángdì Nèijīng 《黄帝内经》 Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic).The number,distribution and branches of the meridians intaglioed on the Laoguanshan lacquer figure suggested the evolution of the regular-meridian system from the eleven-meridian system to the twelve-meridian system.Conclusions:The meridian system of Laoguanshan lacquer figure was a link connecting the preceding and the following.The Laoguanshan lacquer figure played an important role in the development of the early meridian theory.